Genstat
6.6#43 in statistical analysis softwareWindows
VisitGenstat vs StatPlus
What both publish
| Fact | Genstat | StatPlus |
|---|---|---|
| Data import formats | Excel XLS/XLSX, CSV, ASCII/TXT, R data frames, SAS, SPSS, Stata, Systat, Statistica, JMP, MATLAB, Weka, ArcGIS shapefiles, MapInfo, CSPro, EViews, GRETL | Text formats, XLS, XLSX, SPSS documents; Excel and Numbers data sources |
| Deployment | desktop | both |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Offline use | A Genstat session can run offline on a physical machine for up to 30 days after the licence is authenticated at the start of that session. | The Mac app functions offline, with internet access needed only for optional auto-updates. |
| Purpose | Genstat is statistical analysis software for research and education, with tools including ANOVA, regression, mixed models, and spatial analysis. | StatPlus provides statistical tools and graphical analysis for fields including finance, biostatistics, economics, healthcare, and clinical research. |
| Regression models | Yes | Yes |
| Scripting support | Yes | No |
| Security | VSNi says it uses hosting providers in the UK, Thailand, and China and technical measures to secure collected data. | The store says its order pages encrypt transmitted credit card data using the secure HTTP protocol. |
| Statistical tests | Yes | Yes |
Genstat plans
- Academic licencePriced on request
- Commercial and enterprise licencePriced on request
StatPlus plans
- Commercial Package — single license$160 a month
- Student Package — single license$60 a month
- Academic/Non-Profit Package — single license$100 a month
- Student — Windows, single license$60, paid once
- Student — macOS, single license$89, paid once
- Academic/Non-Profit — Windows, single license$100, paid once
Pick Genstat if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick StatPlus if…
It suits analysts and researchers needing established statistical procedures across desktop, web, or mobile access. Separate student and academic/non-profit licenses are available with eligibility restrictions.